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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India sets new record on COVID Vaccination Drive Day 228
Highest Ever administration of 1.04 Cr doses today until 7 pm
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 65.12 Cr
India home to more than 50 Cr persons with one shot of COVID Vaccine
In a significant achievement, a record high of more than 1.04 crore  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, just five days after India witnessed the first day of administration of 1 Cr vaccine doses. India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has alsoconsequently crossed 65 Crore  landmark milestone today.
This is as per the 7 pm provisional report. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the entire country for the achievement of more than 1 Cr doses for the second day within a span of five days.
He also applauded the hard work of COVID warriors & diligence of citizens in helping achieve this momentous feat of more than 50 Cr Cumulative administrations of the 1st dose of the vaccine.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,58,383
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2nd Dose
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83,89,866
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,23,410
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2nd Dose
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1,32,25,370
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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25,32,89,059
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2nd Dose
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2,85,62,650
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,16,49,547
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2nd Dose
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5,49,49,421
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,72,83,530
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2nd Dose
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4,51,83,531
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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50,09,03,929
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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15,03,10,838
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Total
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65,12,14,767
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 31stAugust, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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623
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2nd Dose
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18,213
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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2289
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2nd Dose
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83,872
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,43,704
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2nd Dose
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12,78,568
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14,01,387
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2nd Dose
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9,10,270
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,40,886
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2nd Dose
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4,62,372
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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76,88,889
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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27,53,295
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Total
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1,04,42,184
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
President of India pays homage to Shri V.V. GIRI on his Birth Anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Shri V.V. Giri, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Shri V.V. Giri.
Special Service and Features
Manju Prasannan Pillai is the new CPMG Kerala Circle
Smt. Manju Prasannan Pillai has asumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General of Kerala Circle . She is an Indian Postal Service officer of 1991 batch.
She has a post graduate degree in English literature and also has a Masters degree in Business Administration.
Smt. Manju Prasannan Pillai has earlier worked as PMG Western Region Tamil Nadu, DDG , New Delhi and General Manager Business
Development in Postal Directorate, New Delhi. She has also worked on deputation in the Ministry of Commerce Government of India, Department of Telecom and Government of Karnataka.
She is a prolific writer and poet also. Her works include writings on eminent artist S.G. Vasudev; Vriksha and on artists like – Fatima Ahmed, Somenath Maity and Yashwant Shirwadkar.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Funds For Water Conservation
- th Finance Commission has recommended Rs. 26,057 crore in the form of Million-Plus cities Challenge Fund  for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 for meeting service level benchmarks to 50 ‘one million-plus population agglomeration/cities’. The grant is subject to performance of the these cities in solid waste management, quality water supply, water conservation, water recycling and rejuvenation of water bodies. However, funds specifically for water conservation are not earmarked. Allocation for financial year 2021-22 is Rs. 4,761 crore. Further allocation is subject to furnishing of utilisation certificate and detailed report on the measures/project undertaken for recycling/reuse of waste water. Impact in these cities with regard to conservation of water is yet to be analysed.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs in Forefront for Empowerment of Women
Over two  crore women from minority category benefitted in the last five  years
Ministry of Minority Affairs implementing various schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of six centrally notified minorities
The Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Central Government hasbeen implementing various schemes for socio-economic and educational empowerment of women from minority communities.
The Ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Jan VikasKaryakram  earlier known as Multi-sectoral Development Programme, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, in identified Minority Concentration Areas  of the country with the objective of developing socio-economic assets and basic amenities in these areas to bring them at par with other parts of the country.The thrust of the PMJVK programme is to allocate at least 80% of the resources for education, health and skill development and at least 33-40% of the resources for women centric projects.
Socio-Economic-Educational Empowerment of Minority Women:Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme - For educational empowerment of students; Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging to the Minorities. More than 1.94 Crore girl students have benefitted during the last 5 years.
Others schemes include: “Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme”; “Naya Savera” - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme; “Padho Pardesh” and “Nai Udaan”.
Leadership Development:“Nai Roshni” scheme and various welfare schemes - Leadership development of women belonging to minority communities.About three  lakh women have been provided various leadership development training in the last five years.
Skill Development:“Gharib Nawaz Swarojgar Yojna” for providing shortterm job oriented skill development courses to youth belonging to minority communities.
“Seekho Aur Kamao” - Skill development scheme for youth of 14 - 35 years age group and aiming at improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.
Nai Manzil - A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts.
4.35 lakh women have been provided employment oriented skill development training.
“Hunar Haats”,organised by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs in various cities, offer unique opportunities to young entrepreneurs and aspirants to experiment and explore novel means of creativity coupled with livelihood.” “Hunar Haats” have a 50% reservation for women. It started at 20%, but over the years it has increased to ensure more women’s participation. There are a large number of women self-help groups associated with Hunar Haats.1.35 lakh women artisans have benefitted through Hunar Haats during the last three  years.
Haj without “Mehram: Restrictions lifted on Muslim women going for Haj without “Mehram” . 5,544 Muslim women have performed Haj without “Mehram” during the last three  years.
Social Empowerment: Brought the law to ban the social evils like Triple Talaq. Constitutional and Social rights of Muslim women have been ensured.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Dehradun 'Space" Conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge: India’s ascent to the World Comity of Nations will happen via Space Technology
The Minister briefs the media about the Akash Tattva, a true integration of traditional and modern scientific thoughts
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the 3-day “Akash for Life” Space Conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge through an extended integration of all schools of thought. The event is scheduled to be held at Dehradun from 5th to 7th November, 2022.
Briefing the media about the Akash Tattva, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since 2014 always called for the integration of science and technological development within society in a way that places science in a position to address the needs of the common citizen.
Principal Scientific Advisor, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Chairman ISRO, S. Somanath, Secretary Science & Technology, Dr S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Earth Sciences, Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary Biotechnology, Dr Rajesh S Gokhale and DG CSIR Dr N Kalaiselvi accompanied the Minister
Dr Jitendra Singh said, India’s ascent to the world comity of Nations will happen via Space Technology. He said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided a special impetus in the last over 8 years to all the scientific pursuits including Space Technology and added that the extension of applications of Space Technology to different sectors and areas brought ‘ease of living’ for common man.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of Akash Tattva during the Dehradun Conclave. The Minister said, the main aim of the conclave is to expose the youth of India to the wisdoms of ancient science along with modern scientific advancements.
The campaign ‘Sumangalam’ is being organised across the country for finding the solutions to the environmental problems like global warming and climate With an Indian perspective. From the point of view of Indian traditional knowledge systems, five national conventions will be held across the country on the Panchmahabhoot - the five elements for solving environmental issues for the betterment of society. We all are aware that Panchamabhoota’s consist of Aakash, Vaayu Jal, Prithvi and Agni.
The first conference on Akash Tatva - Akash for Life, will be held in Dehradun on November 5-7. ISRO and all major scientific ministries and departments are joining hands with Vijnana Bharati to organize this National conference. Vijnana Bharati is a dynamic Science Movement with a Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional and modern sciences on the one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences on the other hand.
AYUSH
Healing touch of Homoeopathy for Skin Diseases
There are many who certify that Homoeopathy can do wonders in cases of skin related viral diseases. A case study published recently in AYUHOM , the Research Journal of North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Shillong illustrates this point. The case study has been authored by Sangita Saha, Reader, Department of Organon of Medicine and Mahakas Mandal, Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Practice of Medicine, the Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College &Hospital along with Koushik Bhar, Post Graduate Trainee, the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata.
Treatment of five patients suffering with five different skin diseases with Homoeopathy has given notable results which give a boost to the conviction of the positive effects of Homoeopathic medicine on such skin disorders.
Skin diseases are numerous and frequently occurring health problem affecting all ages not only India, but globally also. The Global Burden of Disease project has shown the skin diseases continue to be the 4th leading cause of non-fatal disease burden world-wide. Experts engaged with Homoeopathy treatment opine that Homeopathic approach to common viral skin diseases can be a game changer in offering affordable and effective solutions to a large number of people.
The case study was done on five patients with Wart, Herpes Zoster and Molluscan Contagiosum. Skin warts are benign tumours caused by infection of keratinocytes. Herpes Zoster results from reactivation of varicella-zoster virus . On the other hand, Molluscan contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by closely related types of Pox Virus, and is common with children worldwide, especially in warm climates. It is known that Homoeopathy treats the patient, not the disease. Thus, the skin manifestations were treated by the means of internal medication following the principles of Homoeopathy, in these cases. And the results are extremely encouraging.
After applying the indicated medicines as per the guidelines of Organon of Medicine and in different phases as per the susceptibility of each individual patient, it has come out that the medicines were able to not only remove or dissolute the skin lesion efficiently, but also to provide relief to the associated symptoms of the patient. Not only that, none of the patients complained about any adverse effect during the treatment.
The case studies can be considered as a pilot project. In the next stage randomised controlled trials with larger sample size can be taken up so that conclusive evidence on the healing power of Homoeopathy for viral skin diseases can be generated.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Inclusion of statutory obligations in the contract for protecting the rights of contractual employees engaged on outsource basis in Government Offices - Request to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has recently incorporated six statutory obligations on GeM portal in the contract of hiring manpower through outsourcing agencies in Government of India offices in order to protect the interest of the contractual workers. Of late in a letter addressed to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs, the Union Labour Secretary, Ms. Arti Ahuja has expressed concern about underpayment of contractual workers engaged in State/UT offices through outsourcing agencies due to unauthorized deduction in wages of such workers made by the manpower hiring agencies. Further, she also expressed concern of their delayed payment of monthly wages to such workers by the agencies and low deposit of EPF and ESIC contributions of the workers.
In order to avoid such exploitation to the workers engaged through outsourcing agencies in State/UT Government offices, Union Labour Secretary has advised Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs to incorporate following statutory obligations in their contract so that the rights of the workers could be protected:-
i. Mandatory contribution of EPF and ESIC by the agencies in timely manner.
ii. The service provider/contractor shall be responsible for paying wages to contract labour at rates not less than the minimum wages as notified by the Appropriate Government.
iii. The service provider/contractor shall not make any unauthorized deductions from the wages of the contract labour.
iv. As per the Contract Labour  Act,1970, the service provider/contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that wages are paid to the contract labour ontime. The principal employer/buyer shall ensure that the wages are paid on time to the contract labour by the service provider/contractor. In case the service provider/contractor fails to pay the wages on time or makes short payment, the principal employer/buyer shall be liable to pay the wages to the contract labour directly and recover the amount from the service provider/contractor.
v. The service provider/contractor shall be responsible for paying bonus to contract labour in the manner prescribed by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 & shall get reimbursed from the buyer.
vi. The service provider/contractor shall be responsible for paying proportionate gratuity to contract labour who have rendered continuous service as per the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju urges Indians to make fitness a priority; requests people to share fitness videos to promote a fit & healthy nation
To strengthen the clarion call made by the Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi to make India a fitter nation, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju on December 22nd shared his fitness video and urged all Indians to join the initiative by posting their fitness videos.
"Millions of Indians have joined the vision of our PM @NarendraModi Ji to make #NewIndiaFitIndia. We can strengthen the #FitIndiaMovement. Share your fitness videos with me and together let's make India a fit, healthy and strong nation.
Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz" he said in a tweet.
Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz campaign was launched by Prime Minister earlier this year and has since become a nation-wide Movement. It was even applauded by the World Health Organisation  recently when they in a tweet had said "WHO applauds India's initiative on promoting physical activity through its campaign Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz."
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- India@75 in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities .
3rd episode of the series on Incredible India titled “The Potential of Tourism in Employment” to be be held on 30th October 2021
On the eve of India’s 75th Independence Day celebration on 14th August 2021, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities  held a webinar and during the webinar, a series of 12 episodes was launched that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India. On 30th October 2021, 3rdepisode of the series titled“The Potential of Tourism in Employment” will be held.
In the journey of AKAM, the Ministry of Tourism is focussing on children and youth to get more acquainted with India’s glorious past and a grand future. The children and youth are strength and power of our incredible countrywith strong rooted cultural values and to take India ahead on the path of global leadership.It is vital that they are made aware of the strength of the diversity of our Nation and varied employment opportunities lies in the tourism industry.
In this 3rd episode, the thrust will be on the role of employment generation in tourism.As Tourism plays a vital role in creation of employments in direct and indirect sectors. It is a major engine for job creation and a driving force for economic growth and development. The Ministry of Tourism is continuously working on different verticals for overall development of tourism in the country and skill development is one of the prioritised segment by the Ministry to facilitate the tourism growth. Dr. Deepa Mittal, Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management and Mr. Sagnik Chowdhury, Regional Director , Ministry of Tourism will be discussing the potential of tourism in employment and sharing their experiences in this episode.
The webinar will be followed by quiz and the participants can attempt a quiz based on the webinar. The participants will be rewarded with Participation Certificate and surprise prizes for the “fastest” 1000 winners. Two separate links to join the webinar at 03.00 pm and to attempt the quiz are below:
Link to join the Webinar on 30th October 2021  at 1500 hrs :
Please register at :
https://bit.ly/TourisminEmploymentDAD
Link to participate in the quiz 
Please visit : https://bit.ly/TourismEmploymentQuiz
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the MoU between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
The main areas of cooperation include the following:
1. Communicable diseases such as Malaria and TB;
2. Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases;
3. Anti-Microbial Resistance and responding to public health emergencies;
4. Regulation of Pharmaceuticals,vaccines and medical devices;
5. Digital Health;
6. Tobacco Control; and
7. Any other area of cooperation decided mutually between the two countries.
The MoU will involve cooperation through joint initiatives in the Health Sector and strengthen bilateral ties between India and Australia.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot to Virtually Release 3rd Edition of Indian Sign Language dictionary Tomorrow
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot will virtually release the 3rd edition of the Indian Sign Language  Dictionary with 10,000 terms  tomorrow i.e. on 17th February 2021 in a virtual programme. Ministers of State for Social justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Shri Ramdas Athawale and Shri Rattan Lal Kataria, will grace the occasion as Guests of Honour. The programme will be webcast live at the following link: https://webcast.gov.in/msje/
The Dictionary has been brought out by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre , an autonomous Institute under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
The 3rd edition of the ISL Dictionary contains total 10,000 terms of everyday use, academic terms, legal & administrative terms, medical terms, technical terms and agricultural terms. The Dictionary also contains regional signs used in different parts of the country. The 1st edition of the ISL Dictionary was launched on 23rd March 2018 with 3000 terms and the 2nd edition with 6000 terms  was launched on 27th February 2019.